Spanish restaurants dominated the dining scene in 2013, and paella was front and centre. This chef-grade paella pan is a necessity for making the dish of the year at home. $25. <strong>Nella Cucina,</strong> <em>876 Bathurst St., 416-922-9055.</em>

A box of multicoloured macarons from the popular Queen West patisserie. $27.50–$54. <b>Nadège</b><b>, </b>780 Queen St. W., 416-368-2009, <a href="http://www.nadege-patisserie.com/">nadege-patisserie.com</a><br />